Bloomfield HS softball team falls to Caldwell

Bloomfield HS softball team falls to Caldwell

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — In the photo gallery, the Bloomfield High School softball team hosted Caldwell on Saturday, April 8, at Carla Ward Memorial Park at Clarks Pond South. Caldwell won 10-1. Photos Courtesy of Jerry Simon

Intergenerational Book Club is created

Intergenerational Book Club is created

WEST ORANGE, NJ — In partnership with the West Orange Student Council Elder Services and Council President Tammy Williams, the Grassroots Community Foundation held its monthly collaborative literacy program titled “It’s Elementary” on Thursday, April 6. “It’s Elementary” is a program where, under the guidance of local high school teacher Catherine Connors, students from West […]

Moon ritual is a chance to look inward, grow

Moon ritual is a chance to look inward, grow

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The moon was full, pink and in Libra; the perfect time to look inward and reflect. That’s what Jill Cohen, owner of Elevated by the Cannaboss Lady dispensary, told the dozen women who gathered for a full moon ritual on Thursday, April 6. “It is the first full moon of Spring, just […]

Bloomfield has a police chief again

Bloomfield has a police chief again

BLOOMFIELD, NJ — George Ricci, commander of the Bloomfield Police Department Detective Bureau, was elevated to police chief at a ceremony held in the Oak View Elementary School gymnasium, on Thursday, April 6. The appointment marked a passage for the township: The police department is again commanded by a chief. Seven years ago, amid legal […]

Police program helps the lost get home

Police program helps the lost get home

GLEN RIDGE, NJ — The Glen Ridge Police Department has recently instituted a program providing assistance to parents or caregivers of residents whose cognitive abilities or medical conditions would make it difficult for them, if lost or wandering, to return home safely. The program, “Take Me Home,” provides confidential information to the police to reconnect […]

Kids ‘Leap Into Spring’ in Elmwood Park

Kids ‘Leap Into Spring’ in Elmwood Park

EAST ORANGE, NJ — East Orange Mayor Ted Green hosted the 15th annual Leap into Spring celebration at Elmwood Park on Saturday, April 8. Kids and residents were able to enjoy an egg hunt, train rides, face painting, bouncy houses, rock climbing, a petting zoo, food and giveaways. “We are celebrating not only the city, […]

SOMA Holocaust Remembrance Service set for April 23

SOMA Holocaust Remembrance Service set for April 23

SOUTH ORANGE/MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The 46th annual South Orange/Maplewood Interfaith Holocaust Remembrance Service will take place on Sunday, April 23, at 4 p.m. Temple Sharey Tefilo-Israel at 432 Scotland Road in South Orange will be hosting the event, according to a press release from organizers, which said a Rally for Remembrance will precede the service […]

Democrats hope to make Team Irvington Strong

Democrats hope to make Team Irvington Strong

IRVINGTON, NJ — State Sen. Renee Burgess and Team Irvington Strong hosted a democratic campaign fundraising event at Nanina’s in the Park on Wednesday, April 5. The fundraising event served to both honor Irvington Mayor Tony Vauss and raise funds for Democratic Council and Assemblypersons at large to win their upcoming election campaigns. “I would […]

NJ Transit all in for Autism Acceptance Month

ESSEX COUNTY, NJ — NJ Transit is recognizing Autism Acceptance Month with station announcements recorded by local autistic children and buses wrapped in messaging to promote acceptance. “NJ Transit is proud to feature local children in our recorded announcements,” said NJ Transit President Kevin S. Corbett. “It is just one way we can demonstrate NJ […]